AML Compliance Officer

At Budd House, integrity isn't just a core value—it’s our structural foundation. We are a premier financial services and asset management enterprise dedicated to driving strategic wealth growth and corporate solutions across Qatar. Operating at the highest levels of commerce, we recognize that our rapid expansion is only as strong as our defense against financial crime.

We don't view financial compliance as a slow, bureaucratic barrier; we see it as an elite defensive shield. We are seeking a highly analytical, sharp-witted AML Compliance Officer to join our dedicated risk team in Ar Rayyan. If you have a passion for financial intelligence, an unshakeable eye for detail, and the drive to protect our financial ecosystem from illicit activities, you belong at Budd House.

The Role: What You’ll Do

As our AML Compliance Officer, you will be our frontline defender against financial crime. You will take full operational ownership of our Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF), and Know Your Customer (KYC) frameworks—ensuring that every transaction, client onboarding, and partnership is completely transparent and fully compliant with Qatari and international regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Transaction Monitoring & Triage: Conduct daily, meticulous surveillance of financial transactions to identify, investigate, and isolate unusual or suspicious behavioral patterns.
• KYC/CDD Architecture: Oversee high-risk client onboarding, leading Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) investigations on corporate structures and ultimate beneficial owners (UBOs).
• Suspicious Activity Reporting: Draft and compile comprehensive, bulletproof Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) and ensure timely submission to the Qatar Financial Information Unit (QFIU) and central authorities.
• Regulatory Alignment: Maintain and regularly update internal AML policies to guarantee absolute compliance with the Qatar Central Bank (QCB) regulations and global FATF standards.
• Team Training & Culture: Conduct engaging, up-to-date AML awareness workshops and compliance briefings for cross-functional teams to foster an alert, risk-aware organizational culture.

What We’re Looking For (Requirements)

• Education & Credentials: A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Criminology, Law, or Business Administration. Highly Preferred: Professional AML certifications such as CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) or ICA.
• Experience: 3–5 years of dedicated AML analyst or compliance experience within a bank, exchange house, financial institution, or corporate asset management firm in the GCC.
• Technical & Analytical Sharpness: Deep experience utilizing automated AML transaction monitoring and screening software (e.g., World-Check, Actimize, or similar). Flawless financial investigative skills.
• Regulatory Mastery: A rock-solid understanding of Qatar’s AML/CFT laws, regulatory reporting procedures, and standard financial crime typologies.
• Local Presence: Currently residing in Qatar with a valid, transferable QID, ready to operate full-time on-site from our corporate hub in Ar Rayyan.

Why Join Budd House?

• Mission-Critical Impact: You aren't just filing paperwork here. You are the ultimate gatekeeper directly safeguarding our institutional reputation and capital.
• Thriving Business Hub: Work from our modern corporate office in Ar Rayyan, one of Qatar's fastest-growing and most dynamic commercial and cultural hubs.
• A Culture of Excellence: Collaborate with a high-caliber leadership team that values intelligence, rewards proactive problem-solving, and rejects micro-management.
• Premium Rewards: An exceptional, tax-free base salary package, premium healthcare, and performance-linked annual compliance bonuses.

How to Apply

Ready to bring your financial intelligence expertise to a company that values precision and protection? Click "Apply Now" to submit your updated CV alongside a copy of your CAMS or relevant compliance certifications.

Pay: QAR420,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person